bullroarer

/ ˈbʊlˌrɔːrə /

noun

1. a wooden slat attached to a thong that makes a roaring sound when the thong is whirled: used esp by native Australians in religious rites

Example Sentences

The sanctity of the bullroarer has been shown to be very widespread.

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Though treated as a toy by Europeans, the bullroarer has had the highest mystic significance and sanctity among primitive people.

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At certain Moqui ceremonies the procession of dancers was led by a priest who whirled a bullroarer.

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